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LM61 GZG

2011 Kia Ceed

Black Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2025
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

61,950 mi
Last recorded61,950 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2024
Typical for 2011 Kia Ceed69,337 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM61 GZG
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2024 61,950 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Nov 2023 58,145 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2022 52,895 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2022 51,295 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread slight crack (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2021 47,632 miles

Bumper unclipped under Nearside head lamp

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Bumper held secure under side with cable ties

Nearside Front Inner wheel arch insecure and broken

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly going out of shape

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Inner wheel arch insecure and broken

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Number plate light dim lens has dirt inside

Fail 18 Feb 2021 47,632 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Bumper unclipped under Nearside head lamp

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Bumper held secure under side with cable ties

Nearside Front Inner wheel arch insecure and broken

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly going out of shape

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Inner wheel arch insecure and broken

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective Slight damage (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Number plate light dim lens has dirt inside

Pass 24 Feb 2020 45,039 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2020 45,039 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 18 Jun 2019 39,204 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2018 34,945 miles
Pass 26 May 2017 29,804 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 May 2016 21,971 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 20,389 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2014 12,126 miles

How Reliable is the Kia Ceed?

Based on 1,665,385 MOT tests across 147,843 vehicles.

76.1%
Pass Rate
6,838
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
147,843
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 17,111
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 10,158
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 10,091
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LM61 GZG is a 2011 Kia Ceed in Black with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2011 Kia Ceed models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.5% with a typical mileage of 69,337 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Kia Ceed fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 17,111 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LM61 GZG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kia Ceed typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 15 years old, this Kia Ceed is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was LM61 GZG registered?

LM61 GZG is a 2011 Kia Ceed, first registered on 22 October 2011.

Is LM61 GZG safe to buy?

The MOT history for LM61 GZG shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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